Vettel to race with pink F1 helmet in 2021 after becoming BWT ambassador

New Aston Martin driver Sebastian Vettel will race with a pink helmet design during the 2021 Formula 1 season after becoming an ambassador for BWT.

Upon joining Aston Martin, Vettel has linked up with the team’s long-term sponsors, Austrian water treatment company BWT, to highlight the importance of reducing the use of disposable plastic bottles.

The four-time world champion will subsequently run a white and pink liveried helmet design, carrying the message “change the world, sip by sip” on the rear.

"The future is important and we must do our best to protect the planet for children and young people,” Vettel said. “We all share this responsibility and if we come together we can make a difference.

“As a Formula 1 driver, I think it’s right to speak up on this subject and have my voice heard. I am pleased to have found a partner in BWT that shares the same perspective and goals.

"By cutting down the amount of plastic waste, we can make the world a little better, sip by sip.”

Since moving to Ferrari in 2015, Vettel has worn a predominantly white helmet featuring the colours of the German flag.

Vettel’s new helmet design made its first appearance during Aston Martin’s shakedown at Silverstone earlier this month, with the German continuing to wear it during pre-season testing in Bahrain.

BWT's CMO Lutz Hübner added: “With Sebastian, we were able to find the ideal ambassador who perfectly represents our mission – to make the world a little bit better, sip by sip.

“Sebastian is not only an outstanding athlete but above all a great person with principles, a clear opinion and civil courage. “Together with him, we are going to make a lasting contribution to the preservation of our planet.”